In the book Fish In A Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Albert is the sort of person who doesn't really care about the way others think about him.  Albert is also very creative and intelligent.  He states many interesting facts throughout the story.  Ally is the sort of person who notices her bad actions towards Albert.  She felt guilty after making fun of his clothing.  She felt bad because she was a bully just like Shay and Jessica.  "Something going on?'  'Mean kids at school.'  'Oh, Ally Bug.  I'm sorry you had to put up with that.  What happened?'  'Well....the kids who were mean?'  'Yeah?'  'I was one of them."